Georgia Counties Set To Start Recount Requested By Trump

Cobb County Election officials handle ballots during an audit last week in Marietta, Ga. Georgia is now gearing up for a recount.

Mike Stewart / Associated Press

Updated at 5 p.m. Monday

After the Trump campaign requested a recount of the presidential ballots in Georgia, county election workers have just over a week to complete the new tally, a top elections official said Monday.

The election results certified last week by Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger showed Democrat Joe Biden beating Republican President Donald Trump by 12,670 votes out of about 5 million cast, or about 0.25%. Under state law, a candidate can request a recount when the margin is less than 0.5%.